4th Jus Lex Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026

About the Organizer

Saveetha School of Law, established in 2009, is committed to providing quality legal education while maintaining high standards of legal research and professional training. Benefiting from academic autonomy and flexibility in teaching innovation, the institution aims to emerge as one of India's leading law schools. Saveetha School of Law is ranked 13th among all Law Institutions in India and has been awarded an A++ Grade by NAAC.

About the Competition

JUS LEX 2026 is a premier Trial Advocacy Competition designed to strengthen law students' understanding of criminal law and courtroom practice. The competition is centred on the recently enacted criminal laws in India and provides a national platform for aspiring advocates to showcase their advocacy skills.

The competition seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical litigation by promoting:

• Critical thinking

• Persuasive advocacy

• Strategic litigation skills

• Practical courtroom exposure

Participants will engage in realistic trial simulations involving witnesses and judges, providing an immersive experience of trial court proceedings. The competition aims to prepare participants for the practical challenges of criminal litigation in India.

Eligibility

• Open to students enrolled in a recognised 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme in India.

• Each participating team shall consist of:

  • 2 Speakers

  • 2 Witnesses

Team Composition

Each team shall comprise 4 members:

• 2 Speakers

• 2 Witnesses

Important Dates

Commencement of Provisional Registration10 July 2026

Last Date for Registration - 20 August 2026

Preliminary Round - 15 September 2026

Advanced Rounds - 16 September 2026

Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony - 17 September 2026

Registration Fee

• ₹4,000 per team

Awards

• Winner: ₹12,000

• Runner-up: ₹8,000

• Best Advocate: ₹1,500

• Best Witness: ₹1,500

Registration Procedure

• Registration must be completed through the official registration form.

• Only 24 teams will be permitted to participate.

• The registration fee is ₹4,000 per team.

• All rounds of the competition will be conducted entirely in offline mode.

Mode

Offline

Brochure

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xg9bGoXwRlAdL4Gh9rC_SFGN7946RMrC

Contact Information

Email: juslex2026@gmail.com

Student Coordinators

• Niranjana: +91 9600021609

• Melwin: +91 9500161811

• Vyshnavi: +91 7994191141